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Hey there. You may have a bad shifter cable end at the transmission control lever. Look at the shift linkage arm and inspect the shift cable end to see if bushing is worn out. Also check the other end of...

Hi there: This sound may be coming from one of your belts; either the drive belt, power steering belt or serpentine belt. When the belts on your Volvo are starting to wear out or collect excessive brake dust or other...

Hi Damon. You would likely want to contact a Dodge engine specialist to better answer this question, as we don't offer recommendations for non-OEM applications.

Hey there, thanks for writing in about your 1994 Chrysler New Yorker. Start your engine and let it idle in park for at least 5 minutes. Listen and check the engine for any vacuum leaks or inlet air tube leaks....

Hi there - yes, this is a very large engine, in a moderately-sized place, with lots of heat transfer issues! As you suggest, heat shields, or wrapping the exhaust manifold (headers?) with "heat wrap" to keep the heat inside the...

Check your idle speed. If your vehicle is idling too high, it will buck when you engage the transmission. Your idle speed in park should be around 500-600 RPM's. If you are noticing the RPMs to be higher that usual,...

Hi there. Wheel location is determined by imagining you are sitting in the driver seat. Your, and most vehicles today, have 2 axles in the front; certain vehicle still have a solid rear axle housing, but retain 2 individual axles...

The underlying cause is most likely among these possibilities: 1) blocked oil passages due to sludge; 2) faulty wiring to the camshaft oil control valve; 3) a faulty camshaft oil control valve; or 4) faulty timing chain and/or camshaft phasers....

It sounds like the idle speed is below specifications. I recommend having a trained technician, such as one from YourMechanic, retrieve any stored codes found within the computer and have them perform diagnostics based on the malfunctions that the computer...

Hi there. When the computer says that the bank 1 or bank 2 is lean, it is referring that the cylinders do not have enough fuel to burn. Check the injectors and see if they are plugged up. Look for...

Your horn can be a key safety feature, as you can use it to get the attention of surrounding drivers. To use your horn, press the center of the steering wheel in. The horn will honk for as long as...

Hi...the Trouble Code that sets if a fuel injector malfunctions does not provide a diagnostic identifying the cause of the injector failure. Consequently, the injector itself has to be directly tested. You could, for example, have a situation where the...

Hi there. There is currently no legal method to disable the airbag system in your vehicle. I understand the situation with the recalls being broadcast via the news and social media. However, the manufacturers are all working on the concern...

The output speed sensor is replaced from outside the transmission and is located on rear of transmission. No need to remove transmission.

Hi there. The problem with purchasing a mid-level luxury vehicle like an Infinity is that they are often overpriced vs. the actual value of the vehicle. Anytime you purchase a used vehicle from a private owner, it's a great idea...

A diesel engine has so much more torque than the gas counterpart and I would have to guess the transmission will work but the parts inside are not strong enough to handle the torque of the diesel engine and may...

It appears you may have a few different issues going on. It seems unlikely that more than one cluster would fail. The most likely cause is a shorted wiring or open circuit causing the clusters to fail. If the car...

Hi, this problem appeared on 2013 Honda cars (Technical Support Bulletin 13-101), and may have been extended to 2014 models since the problem persists. If a problem code of B12D1 is also associated with this fault, the sub relay box...

I think you may be correct. There are hundreds of wires behind your dash that could potentially intersect and cause problems. Most likely, two different circuits that run different amounts of amperage have intersected, and are now causing circuitry issues....

If the suspension, alignment, or perhaps drive axle is damaged such that the engine becomes overloaded, the engine could overheat. Another possibility is an exhaust pipe was damaged creating a restriction. Normally, a collision won't cause any of the "typical"...

Hi there: It's common for the traction control module to develop electrical problems after it's been in use for more than 5 years. This is most likely the source of your Honda Accord's driving issues. In most cases, it's an...

As long as no water has gotten into the car, sight unseen I would suggest checking for loose connections. Positive and negative battery cables, not just at the battery. Check the other ends - where the positive cable connects to...